Senior Rail Projects Commercial Lead

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerRail in the Urban Transport & Rail Projects division seeks a Project Commercial Manager to drive the commercial success of a diversified rail portfolio.

You will lead a team of commercial professionals, maximise profitability, manage forecasting and change, and build strong client relationships to deliver projects in line with contract requirements.

This is a senior role within a renowned UK rail contractor, offering opportunities to influence outcomes across multiple high-profile schemes.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, infrastructure or rail projects.
• Experience leading commercial teams and driving contract governance.
• Strong knowledge of change management, forecasts and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a portfolio of rail projects to deliver agreed financial and contractual objectives.
• Maximise project profitability, turnover and cash flow through effective commercial control and governance.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, cost management and monthly commercial reporting activities.
• Lead the preparation, management and negotiation of change controls, compensation events, claims and extensions of time.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement activities, ensuring best value and contractual compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and support commercial team members to achieve high performance.
• Ensure projects operate in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Support business development and work-winning activities through commercial input and feedback.
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

VolkerRail in the Urban Transport & Rail Projects division seeks a Project Commercial Manager to drive the commercial success of a diversified rail portfolio.

You will lead a team of commercial professionals, maximise profitability, manage forecasting and change, and build strong client relationships to deliver projects in line with contract requirements.

This is a senior role within a renowned UK rail contractor, offering opportunities to influence outcomes across multiple high-profile schemes.